Window shade and curtain hanger.



J. P. MOGILL.

WINDOW SHADE AND CURTAIN HANGER. APPLICATION FILED NOV. 19, 1913.

1,093,061 Patented Apr. 14, 1914.

Inventor Witnesses d JOHN F. McGrILL, OF OU'IGR-OP, PENNSYLVANIA.

WINDOW SHADE AND CURTAIN HANGER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 1d, 1914:.

Application filed November 19, 1913. Serial No. 801,898.

To all 70710771 1 25 may concern Be it known that I, Joan F. McGILL, a citizen of the United States, residing at Outcrop, in the county of Fayette and State of Pennsylvania, have invented a new and useful \Vindow Shade and Curtain Hanger, of which the following is a specification.

The present invention appertains to hangers for window shades and curtains, and aims to provide a novel and improved device of that character.

It is the object of the present invention to provide a unique window shade and our tain hanger, which shall be adjustable to accommodate various window casings, and to fit its environment in its application to various window casings or frames.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a hanger of the nature indicated, embodying a curtain pole, having unique means for the engagement of the curtain, whereby the curtain may be readily applied to and detached from the curtain pole without removing the same.

It is also within the scope of the present invention to provide a device of the character specified, which shall be comparatively simple, and inexpensive in construction, as well as being convenient, practical and efficient in its use.

With the foregoing and other objects in View which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, can be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The invention has been illustrated in its preferred embodiment in the accompanying drawing, wherein Figure 1 is a perspective view of the hanger, portions being broken away. Fig. 2 is a slightly enlarged cross section of the curtain pole.

In carrying out the present invention, there is employed a curtain pole 1 comprising a bar or strip of wood, or other suitable material, and curtain pole brackets 52. The curtain pole brackets 9. each embody an upright cleat or strip 3 adapted to rest flatly against the lintel or jamb facing of the window casing, and having the bifurcated opening or open slot 4 at its upper end, receiving the inner end of a horizontal arm or bar 5. The arm or bar 5 is cemented or otherwise secured to the upper end of the cleat 3 and the outer ends of the arms 5 of the two brackets are provided with bifurcated ope-nings or open slots 6 receiving the end portions of the curtain pole 1 to support the same.

The cleats 3 of the brackets may be secured to a window casing or frame at any suitable points, by means of screws or other securing members 7, it being apparent that the brackets may be adjusted to and from each other, inasmuch as the end portions of the curtain pole are slidably carried by the arms 5. Set screws or clamping members 8 are preferably carried by the arms 5 for clamping the curtain pole in position after the brackets and curtain pole have been properly adjusted.

A strip 9 of felt, or other suitable material, is secured over the forward edge and ends of the curtain pole 1, for presenting a suitable surface for the curtain or drapery. The curtain pole 1 is provided with a plurality or series of curtain clamps or retaining members, which are in the form of inverted U- shaped resilient members 10, preferably bent from wire or other resilient stock. One end of each clamp 10 is engaged into or through the curtain pole 1 intermediate the edges of the pole, the clamps being spaced apart, and being of any desirable number, and the other or free end of each clamp 10 is yield ingly held against the forward edge of the curtain pole, and is bent back to form a looped finger hold 11. The bends of the clamps are spaced from the pole, whereby the upper portion of the curtain may be received by the clamps.

It is evident that the free ends of the clamps 10 may be sprung away from the curtain pole, to permit of the insertion and withdrawal of the curtain or drapery, as will hereinafter appear.

The cleat 3 and arm 5 of each bracket 2 is preferably constructed of wood, although other suitable material may be employed, the cleat 3 being provided at its forward side with a transverse dovetailed groove 13 extending from edge to edge, and receiving the plates or strips 12 of the shade roller brackets which have the angular ears 14- at their remote or outer ends for receiving the trunnions or pint-les of the shade roller. The plates or strips 12 are provided with the longitudinal slots 15, whereby they may be attached directly to a Window casing, by means of tacks or other securing members.

It is evident that the shade roller brackets may be adjusted relative to the curtain pole brackets 2, in order to accommodate the shade roller, the shade roller brackets also being detachable for direct application to the Window casing, as above intimated.

In use, the curtain pole brackets are first attached to the Window casing, and the curtain pole is then applied to the said brackets, as will be apparent. The shade roller brackets carried by the curtain pole brackets may then be adjusted to receive the shade roller and the curtains or draperies may be conveniently applied to the curtain pole 1, by inserting the upper end thereof between the curtain pole and the free ends of the clamps 10, as illustrated at C in Fig. 2.

It is evident that the curtains or draperies may be readily applied to the curtain pole and conversely, may be readily detached, Without moving or detaching the curtain pole from the brackets 2. The curtain pole brackets are not only adjustable with respect to the curtain pole, to accommodate the Window casing, but the shade roller brackets are adjustable relative to the curtain pole brackets, to accommodate the shade roller, Which is desirable. The bends of the U-shapedj clamps may be either rounded or square,

which ever is desirable.

Having thus described the invention, What is claimed as new is 1. A curtain pole, and U-shaped clamps, each having one end attached to the pole, and having its free end yieldingly held against one portion of the pole, the bends of the clamps being spaced from the pole.

2. A curtain pole, in the form of a bar, a cushion strip attached to one edge of the bar, and U-shaped curtain clamps, each having one end attached to the bar intermediate its edges, and having its free end yieldingly held against the said cushion strip, the bends of the clamps being spaced from the bar.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto ailix'ed my signature in the presence of tWo Witnesses.

' JOHN F. MGGILL.

\Vitnesses:

WVENDELL W. MARKLE, i I. FRANK.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, I). G. 

